2026 Charter Review Committee - Meeting 2 - 9/9/2025

The County of Volusia's 2026 Charter Review Committee held its second meeting on September 9, 2025, primarily as a listening session to gather public input on potential amendments to the county charter. The committee emphasized its role in reviewing the structural framework of the county government and noted that any proposed changes would require approval by the county council and ultimately the voters. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public comment proposing an amendment to empower the county council to investigate police misconduct, highlighting concerns about accountability and transparency within local law enforcement. The discussion also touched on recent legislative changes affecting citizen oversight committees and ongoing efforts by some municipalities to seek amendments to related laws. No formal contracting or budget decisions were made during this session, as the focus was on collecting community feedback for future deliberations.